For the last few days I've had Gracie home boarding with me. She's a West Highland Terrier who unfortunately had a fear of other dogs ......... or did. The first evening she was very wary. At every opportunity she was under the chair or in the corner, but I'm afraid this wasn't going to help her conquer her problems. So out she came - only to have Honey introduce herself ! And little by little, with playtime happening inside and out, we now have a far more confident little dog. She is very happy running around with the others and certainly knows what her legs are for ! I just hope this confidence is here to stay when she goes back home. Janet
I'm Janet Ardley, a professional dog trainer and behaviourist living in the beautiful Lake District National Park here in Cumbria.
I offer residential home boarding, training and help for dogs with behavioural problems.
I'm also very busy training dogs not to chase sheep and livestock.
The purpose of my blog is to give an insight into my working life and hopefully reflect the great fun and happiness I get from working with mans' best friend.
Janet